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What Causes Cloudy Vision While On Prednisone?

I was on prednisone for about a month due to not being able to take my enbrel because of a se3vere sinus and then respiratory infection. I now have the cloudy vision and squigglys when I move my eyes. I have now been off from it for nine days. How long will this vision thing last?? Diane
Tue, 2 May 2023
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Hello,

Blurry vision is a common problem related with Prednisone but it is not really serious. Side effects of Prednisone in eyes are:
1) The risk of cataracts in both eyes increases for people who take more than 10 mg of prednisone daily for longer than a year.
2) The drug also increases eye pressure, potentially leading to glaucoma or even permanent damage to the optic nerve.

But only with usage of at least 6 months, the eye gets affected. Blurry vision gets better usually in a week of stopping Prednisone. As you are still having it, you may need to consult an ophthalmologist for further evaluation.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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What Causes Cloudy Vision While On Prednisone?

Hello, Blurry vision is a common problem related with Prednisone but it is not really serious. Side effects of Prednisone in eyes are: 1) The risk of cataracts in both eyes increases for people who take more than 10 mg of prednisone daily for longer than a year. 2) The drug also increases eye pressure, potentially leading to glaucoma or even permanent damage to the optic nerve. But only with usage of at least 6 months, the eye gets affected. Blurry vision gets better usually in a week of stopping Prednisone. As you are still having it, you may need to consult an ophthalmologist for further evaluation. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician